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National Protein Day and the Church of the Holy Macro
It’s National Protein Day, and the Protein Evangelists are out in full force. From cottage cheese worship to macro monologues, this feral satire takes aim at the cult of protein obsession and the social media need to broadcast every gram. Continue reading
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Space Babies and Other Signs We’ve Lost Our Minds
Scientists are experimenting with fertility and embryos in space, and somehow this is being treated as progress. A skeptical, sarcastic look at space baby science, billionaire priorities, and why fixing life on Earth feels like the better plan. Continue reading
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Functioning …. technically
Exhaustion isn’t dramatic. It’s quiet, caffeinated, and deeply unimpressed. This is a low-battery dispatch from a day powered by sarcasm, unfinished coffee, and the stubborn belief that words still matter, even when energy does not. Continue reading
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Hope, Guilt, and Poor Decisions
Every January, wellness resurfaces with bold promises and shaky science. From wartime carrot propaganda to modern supplement culture, history shows we’ve always been eager to believe bad ideas, especially when they come with hope, guilt, and a receipt. Continue reading
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Wellness, panda style
Wellness doesn’t start on January 1 or come with a price tag. In Wellness, Panda Style, I unpack why health should be a lifestyle, not a resolution, why “clean eating” costs too much, and why caring for your body matters more than chasing perfection. Continue reading
The Creative Quill 